Hat School - The Reversible Wide Brim Bucket Sun Hat tutorial
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2024
- This hat is perfect for all your sunny weather needs! The built in cord and toggle can adjust your fit on one side or perform as a handy chinstrap on the other. This hat is great performer meeting the moment in sunny and or windy weather. On a boat, or riding in a convertible car carefree, it is perfection! A bestseller for our business and it can be a bestseller for your business too! The Reversible Wide Brim Sun Hat travels anywhere you want to go. You will love it in the garden, on a boat, at the beach, on your hikes and for all your sunny weather adventures.
Sun Protection with Style!
A free PDF pattern to go with the step by step instructions in this video is available for download from our website. No personal information is collected or required. Link is here
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We have a full sewing pattern in 4 / four head sizes as well that includes the PDF full size pieces in Small (21.5 inches or 55 cm head size), Medium (22.5 inches or 57.5 cm), Large (23.5 inches or 60 cm) and Extra Large (24.5 inches or 62.5 cm). The pattern is a nominal charge to cover digitizing and production costs and includes a full color instruction booklet that time references back to the steps in the video.
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You can make this hat in many fabrics including quilting weight. I would recommend you use at least a medium weight fabric like denim or twill for one side of your hat.
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Just made your "Reversible Wide Brim Hat" and it is perfect in every way. Fits adult woman perfectly. Your instructions make it easier to assembly than most bucket hat patterns. Couldn't be happier....another one on the cutting table. Thank you so very much for the excellent video and downloadable pattern.
A lovely comment to start my day!! So glad you are happy with the pattern. Cheers, Tori
Thank you for helping me get back into crafts after loosing my husband.
Awe J. Thank you so much for the super thanks and the comment 💖💖💖 So sorry for your loss. Being lost in hat making and crafts is usually a solo past time but I am so glad and grateful the internet allows us to feel like we are doing this together. Please email me if you have any questions or want to share ideas and technique.... madcaphats@gmail.com xo Tori
Just found your YT channel. LOVE YOUR HATS!!!! Now a subscriber and plan on making some of your designs for future gifts. 🥰
Welcome to Hat School!!! So glad you are here, and I am working on the next batch of videos so your timing is perfect!! Thanks for joining, cheers, Tori
I am so impressed with this technique of making hats for sun protection and style! Thoroughly enjoyed the video and fabulous hats!
Thank you so much Gloria!! Thanks for watching, Tori
I love a good sun hat.
Me too!! Cheers, Tori
i made this hat, using lightweight broderie anglaise. light weight to fold into my backpack on a walking holiday. i am very pleased with the results..and all the compliments i received on it.! cord as a chin strap ..absolutely necessary when out walking the fells where the wind is always blowing!
Thank you Jean for this feedback!! So glad you have a hat that brings you compliments and is fully functional ... always the goal of my patterns!!! Tori
I just love all your stuff and try to make them. Practice.😅
Thank you Rena. It is like anything else. The more you do it the easier it gets! Only took me 36 years to get to this point lol xo Tori
I JUST finished making this in lightweight fabric...to squeeze in my backpack until needed...love it...thank you madcap
Atta Girl Jean!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment with such a lovely comment. Happy trails my friend! Tori
Love your tutorial! Easy to follow and listen to. Thank you for the free pattern, also. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you Linda! Cheers, Tori
This is a great tutorial. Thank you!!
Thank you Kiki! You will be able to use the brim from this hat tutorial in the next bucket hat tutorial as well which has a different top and side band. Many of my pattern pieces are interchangeable! Tori
I finally made oneeeee!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
That is awesome!! Next one will be a breeze!! Thanks so much, Tori
Yes for sure! Can't wait to make more. Thanks again :)
Wow this is brilliant!! I can’t wait to try this you have a new subscriber 🙂
Thank you Rosa so glad to have you watching!!! Tori
Thankyou it’s a great pattern, I can’t wait to sew it
Thank you Monica!
I'll be making this hat real soon. Thank you for sharing your expertise again.
Thank you so much for watching Adelheid! Tori
Thank you for this pattern!!! It was super easy to follow along with you! It makes such a cute hat!!! I made mine out of cotton fabric.
Well done Kathy and thank you for your lovely comment!! Tori
It was going great, and then the outside top was a little short. I took your advice and bought the magnet guide, but it didn't come until this afternoon. I never get my seams straight, so now maybe I can. And I measured my head, so I made the medium, but I think I could've used the small. It was a learning process and it's a great pattern with a great teacher.
Well!! This one is a bit of a journey. The top with it's six seams is not always completely co-operative! If you find the hat a bit big on the medium size, you could adjust the seams on the brim to make the brim a bit smaller thus fitting the top that is smaller. It is a bit of a hassle but let's say that I have done that lots in my career when one piece turns out mismatched to the other but a slight adjustment on one will help. Bit of a pain with the seam ripper. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope the magnet helps you like it helps me!! Thanks for your kind words but you are putting in the effort to deserve all the credit for what I hope ends up to be your new favorite hat!! Tori xo
Thank you so much for your patterns and instructions - they are so clear and easy to follow- so far I’ve made the cloche, the toque with neck scarf and the winter pillbox and they are all fabulous!
Wow Libby!!! That is fantastic! I would say you are ready to start a hat business!!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Tori
I just finished one of these! Super cute! 16:49
I love comments like your's Lorna!! So glad everything worked out! The next one will be even better!! Tori
Your hats are beautiful, please, tell me, how long a cord do you start with, and thank you. I was confused about that. I see you use 3/8 inch seams. Your video is very clear, and I am in awe.
Hi Carolyn ... my cord length is bit longer than needed but once I finish the hat I trim to what I feel is the right length for either under the chin or tightening at the back. Better to be safe than sorry. There are shoes laces you can use as well, so look for length around 1 metre. If you are cutting cord, I cut a long piece about a meter as well and then cut in half once I add the toggle. Hope that helps. And thanks for the lovely comment! Cheers, Tori
Genial!👏🧵
Thanks so much for the video and pattern!! Trying this one out now. Question on sewing the Brim- Why do you not close the center back seam BEFORE sewing the pieces together? (min 4:28). I want to top stitch the seam allowances down as you do with most all of your seams and think it would be easier to do before sewing the brim edge TIA
Barb, I just try to keep the two pieces about the same size when i close them up. Doing it the way I do means one side of the brim has not stretched a bit while sewing and they will match up perfectly, the same diameter. If one is out of wack a bit, you can adjust with that back seam on that out of wack side so the seam that is your brim edge is perfect, all the way around! Do it the best way for you however, make your own path! Tori
@@madcaphats OK, now I understand the why. Thanks so much for the fast and informative reply!!
Hello, I just purchased this pattern as well as the Sunblocker pattern. I am wondering if in future, you could actually show how you use your Serger to finish off the raw edges? I am new to "serging" and having some challenges getting things to line up properly. Since you are such a great demonstrator.... it might be nice. Thanks for all the helpful videos. Madcapper Lady.
Will do Dee!! Thanks for the suggestion, Tori
Vos chapeaux sont magnifiques chère adorable dame pourrais je avoir le patron pour le réaliser pour moi même et je vous saurais très reconnaissante et merci beaucoup à vous
Merci! Un modèle PDF gratuit accompagnant les instructions étape par étape de cette vidéo est disponible en téléchargement sur notre site Web. Aucune information personnelle n’est collectée ou requise. Le lien est ici
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Great video! Can’t wait to sew one myself. I have an industrial sewing machine. What size thread and needle do you recommend I use? Thank you so much.
I just use the average size needle, the one that the shop I buy from hands me whenever I get a chance to go and shop in person. I will look more closely at the package and update this comment for you soon. Cheers and thanks for watching, Tori
This is the best pattern I've found so far! All the other "free" ones do not match up to this ease and quality. Very detailed instructions on the video. I'll be purchasing a pattern for another style so I have written instructions! Thank you!! Do you have a sun hat pattern with ponytail hole?
Thanks for making my day!!! I have the pop top that is open at the top for ponytails ... like a full brim visor. I will try to get a different one on the channel soon, I have three videos and patterns I am working on now, one for kids, two are ladies's sun hats with a one piece band and a slightly shaped top.
Hi, I just found your channel and love your hat tutorial. Is the seam allowance 3/8 also for the crown pieces? I may give this one a try for sure, as I always need a sun hat here in Florida, lol. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and tips.
Yes, I use 3/8" unless it is an edge stitch which will be smaller, about 1/4 of an inch for an edge stitch. Good luck and if you have anymore questions please ask!! Here to help you succeed!! Tori
Thank you for this excellent tutorial and pattern. I did notice that you don't backstitch at the beg and end of the seam. Is there a technical reason? tyvm
I prefer to over sew the starting point when I get back to there which to me seems to remove the tension on a single start or end point but doubling the load for about 2 cm or about an inch. You can do backstitch if you prefer that method.
New subscriber! What video has the largest brim? Im excited to try making one!
Thank you!
Brenda 💐
This hat or this one ... czcams.com/video/kIEpcB5gE2s/video.html ... the big brim beach hat ... will have the largest brim. I am just working on a pattern for a third which has an added edge piece like the sunblocker only a larger brim. Stay tuned and thanks for joining in the hat fun!! Cheers, Tori
@@madcaphats Thank you Tori! I will! 😁
Hi, I'm new. I opted for the free pattern. I wasn't sure about the weight of the stabilizer and got a 2 sided fusible piece of pellon 72F. I'm thinking its too thick to use 3 layers of interfacing so I'm experimenting with just using the fusible thick piece. My plan is to trim the interfacing before bonding so the seam allowance is just the fabric. What do you think? Also, did you notch the outer edge seam of the brim before you serged it? Thanks for your help, your instructions are clear, but I'm always experimenting!!!
Hi Patty ... did you finish a hat? I use medium weight one side fusible and I use the two sided when I do a hat like the sunblocker where I would add a trim to the edge. Hope your's worked out! Cheers, Tori
@@madcaphats I have made 3 hats. The free pattern is big on me. I chose a decor type fabric for both sides and found it very difficult to “ease” the top pieces without a lot of ripping & cursing. The 2nd hat I didn’t use the additional stiffener and it was fine with the decor fabric. The shape of the top was what I would call “puffy”. Perhaps because it was too big. I’m not complaining, just reporting. I like your construction and will sample more hats.
What are the differences between this reversible wide brim hat and your big, beautiful beach sun hat, aside from this one being reversible. They look quite similar, but I know there are differences, and perhaps some that are too subtle for me to discern with my limited experience. I'm trying to decide which hats to make next! 🙂
This style has a panel, rounded top and the big brim sun hat has a slightly larger brim and a more squarish top. Hope that helps! Tori
@@madcaphats It does, thank you!
I need to check my 'old' fabric stash for this. Would a Yard be sufficient for this hat? THAK YOU for sharing
Yes, definitely. About 1/2 a yard will do it and a yard of the fusible medium weight interfacing. Keep us posted!! Thanks for watching! Tori
Hola buenas noches un saludo caluroso y muy cariñoso desde Venezuela.. me gustaría me orientara para bajar el patrón gratuito ... fascinada.con todos sus proyectos , si usted pudiera ver los que ya hice de otro de sus titoriales quedo hermosooooo hermosoooo. Los patrones perfectos uff que alegría
@@madcaphats Thank you for replying! I'll keep you posted🥰
@@leibiutrera6635 ¡Hola Leibi, el patrón gratuito está aquí y usa el traductor de Google para convertir el pdf como documento en español! ¡¡Gracias por ver!! Toros
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Your tutorials are great! They move right along, but directions are very clear. I’ve done the fashion fleece cap. This sun hat will be my next to make. Thank you!
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What’d you set the tension to? What size needle? Thanks.
Hi Mary ... I use an industrial machine ... perhaps you can share your brand of machine and someone who sees your comment can reply. I use just the middle of the road needle for a juki. Cheers, Tori
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Thank you!!!
Beautiful
How can I get the pattern of the hats. I would like to learn how to make hats
Grace there are links to a free pattern and one that is a nominal fee in the video description which is just under the video. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching! 🙂 Tori
here is the link for the free version if that is easier! cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1714/8197/files/Free_pattern_-_Reversible_wide_brim_sun_hat.pdf?v=1681432603
Dear, I cannot charge the pattern if I not give my number credit card… thank you to help me. Best regards
There is a link for the free pattern in the pinned comment or description. No credit card required for that!
Tori what type of fabric are you using in this video? I read in the instructions you used cotton twill and denim. What do you recommend for all around. I've been using cotton canvas and it wrinkles to much. I finely got the pattern down but material I chose isn't friendly. Thankyou for all your help..
Hi Cynthia ... you want to wash your cotton canvas first and maybe more than once if it wrinkles easy. The tighter the weave the less problem I have with wrinkling ... you can even use twill on the reverse side which looks very much like canvas. Try to stay in the 8 oz range for one side and if you using quilting weight for the other, the brim piece will need some extra stabilization like an iron med weight fuse non woven. That is a big brim so it needs the extra weight for support so it will turn up and stay in shape after washing. Def. wash your fabric first so you are not disappointed with distortion from shrinkage. Cheers, Tori
@@madcaphats Thanks Tori you're always there to help I appreciate it so much.
I printed the free copy.. do I cut along the gray shaded area or the black lines?
The shaded outline will give you a larger seam allowance. If you sew with a 3/8 inch or 1 cm seam allowance, cut to the black lines.
Thank you I didn’t read enough was just coming back to delete my message haha thanks
thank you so much for this tutorial! Do you cut the pattern on the dark black line or the outside gray shadow of the pattern piece?
Hi DeAnna! If you use a larger seam width than I do in the video, which is 3/8" or 1 cm, cut to the outside edge of the shadow. The black line has my seam width built in.
These are cute. Where can I get the pattern?
Hi Jan ... you can find the link for the free download and the paid full sewing pattern in four sizes here on our website. Thanks for watching! Tori madcaphats.com/pages/the-reversible-wide-brim-sun-hat-bucket-hat
Do you need an industrial sewing machine to make these hats?
Hi Judy ... no you don't need an industrial machine. What you need however is skill with the machine that you have. This should not be your first sewing project. It would be an intermediate level. Cheers, Tori
@@madcaphats Thank you for the quick reply. I have two industrials and 4 domestics, was just trying to decide which one to use :)
Is there a way to add an elastic sweat band to the inside of the cap at the brim seam? Would you make a fabric /elastic/fabric sandwich and sew it into the seam or just attach the elastic (the plush kind, not waistband elastic) when you topstitch the seam closed?
Hi Vicki ... watch our new video about the Summer Bucket Hat ... if you make one side from lighter fabric, run a narrow piece of elastic across about 10 inches of the back of the hat. I would use a piece of 1/8" wide or 3mm wide and 7 " or 18 cm stretch across ... make a mark on the wrong side for start and finish, sew the elastic on the wrong side, and then do the closing like the video for this hat. The Summer Bucket Hat is here ... czcams.com/video/Whk8qz6pneo/video.html
I meant to add that the Summer Bucket Hat has elastic in the lining so they way I do that hat might help you here with this one!
Where do I find the free size medium pattern?
The free patterns and links to any full paid patterns can all be found on this page! Thanks for watching! madcaphats.com/pages/summary-sheets-for-youtube-videos-in-pdf-form
Made this hat today. Made mistakes but it came out ok. Picked the wrong facing...ugh. learning curve,,,,,,,🤓🤣
Second one will be easier! Customers often ask me how long it takes to make a hat and I will say it took me years and years to get to this stage where you were interested in buying one! I love your self analysis. That is the key to success!! Thanks so much for this comment and good luck with number two!! Tori